About Gabriela Isenschmid

Gabriela’s mission is to help people achieve their health potential naturally through the power of Biofeedback incorporating elements of Qigong and Shiatsu where appropriate. Her approach is warm, holistic and tailored especially to you.  A session with Gabriela is friendly and relaxed but at the same time very deep.  She will listen carefully to you and help you get the best results possible.

Now based in New Zealand, Gabriela has had a life-long interest in Western and non-Western health modalities and brings this combined learning and practical experience together to help all her clients.  Since the beginning of her career, she has been committed to helping people on their journey to health and wellbeing.


Gabriela's background

Originally from Switzerland, Gabriela trained and worked for many years as a hospital midwife.  She moved to New York to study for three years under the famous Japanese Shiatsu master Ohashi.  After graduation, Gabriela established her own Shiatsu practice in Christchurch, New Zealand. 


In addition, she has continued to advance her understanding of complimentary health systems studying under Qigong master, Liu Bin, and then working as a Qigong healer and instructor for five years at the Yuan Tze Qigong Centre in Wellington.  She spent several years travelling and studying under Zhineng Qigong masters in China and continues to attend international Qigong courses and seminars.

Continuing her quest to improve her service to clients, Gabriela travelled to Budapest to study the Quantum Biofeedback system with its inventor Professor Bill Nelson and participated in the QX World Conference.  She has also studied with renown German biofeedback instructor Stephanie Heiliger and maintains close contact with developers, teachers, and practitioners in Europe and the United States.